| The Merchant of Venice Adapted Edition Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author), Copen, E. a. (Author), Wheelwright (Author) |
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ISBN: 1932219226 ISBN-13: 9781932219227 Publisher: Arkangel OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: Antonio borrows money from the cruel Shylock to help his friend Bassanio court the wealthy heiress, Portia, but there's a dreadful penalty if the loan is not repaid - a pound of Antonio's own flesh. A brilliant comedy that calls forth some of Shakespeare's most lyrical love poetry, The Merchant of Venice reaches a courtroom climax in which the opposing values of justice and mercy must be resolved. Performed by Hadyn Gwynne, Bill Nighy, and the Arkangel cast. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Shakespeare |
| Dewey: 822 |
| Series: Arkangel Complete Shakespeare |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.1" W x 5.7" (0.20 lbs) 2 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In Shakespeare's most controversial play, the opposing values of justice and mercy must be resolved. Antonio promises money to help his friend Bassanio woo Portia. He borrows the sum needed from the cruel Shylock, but there will be a dreadful penalty if the loan is not repaid. The golden world of Portia's Belmont calls forth some of Shakespeare's most lyrical love poetry. But the dark shadow of Shylock is never far from the heart of this brilliant comedy as it moves toward its courtroom climax. Portia is played by Hadyn Gwynne and Shylock by Trevor Peacock. Julian Rhind-Tutt is Bassanio, and Bill Nighy is Antonio. |
Contributor Bio(s): Nighy, Bill: - Bill Nighy is an award-winning British character actor who has appeared on stage and television as well as in film. His performance in the hit film Love Actually earned him a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor. His other credits include Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Shaun of the Dead, The Constant Gardener, Underworld, Valkyrie, and many more. Shakespeare, William: -William Shakespeare (1564-1616), English poet and dramatist of the Elizabethan and early Jacobean period, is the most widely known author in all of English literature and often considered the greatest. He was an active member of a theater company for at least twenty years, during which time he wrote many great plays. Plays were not prized as literature at the time, and Shakespeare was not widely read until the middle of the eighteenth century, when a great upsurge of interest in his works began that continues today. |